The Dominican Republic is the greatest tourist destination in the Caribbean.

Crime and security

Public security in the country is within the frames of the normal, when travelling through the country, however, attention should be paid

Law specifics

Possession and use of narcotic substances is a crime, punished by prison and a high fine.

Climate

The hurricane season is from June to November.

Travel papers and visas

A passport with a validity of more than six months is required.

Bulgarian nationals do not need visa, if staying in the Dominican Republic for tourism. It is necessary to have a return ticket and a tourist card, which is bought at the airport upon arrival.

Persons travelling on business need a visa, which is issued by the Dominican diplomatic representations.

If a person wishes to prolong its visa, he should go to the Ministry of Migration.

It is recommendable to make vaccination against malaria and tropic fever before travelling to the Dominican Republic. Cases of cholera are more frequent now too.

Practical advice

There are no laws in the country determining the maximum permitted alcohol content in the blood when driving, however tourists and visitors are banned from driving after having consumed alcohol.

There is special tourist police in the Dominican Republic, which renders assistance to foreigners. The telephone for contacting it is: 1 809 200 3500.

Travelling of children

For visitors below 18 years of age who are travelling to the Dominican Republic no written permit from the two parents is required, provided the children enter or exit with at least one of the parents.

Competitive service

Certification and Legalisation

Bulgariaand the Dominican Republic are parties under the Hague Convention on the abolishment of the requirement for legalisation of foreign public documents dated 1961. Thus, the documents/deeds comprised in each of the two countries shall be provided with a seal – “Apostille” of the relevant Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as translated and verified under the relevant order, to serve in front of the competent authorities of the other country.

Emergency travel Document

In case of emergency (lost passport) the Bulgarian nationals may seek assistance on the spot from the diplomatic representation of an EU member-state for the issue of an Emergency Travel Document.